How some Indian royals make their living - in pictures


  • Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan is the 10th nawab of Pataudi. Subhash Sharma / The National
    Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan is the 10th nawab of Pataudi. Subhash Sharma / The National
  • Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of Udaipur, Rajasthan. Getty Images
    Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of Udaipur, Rajasthan. Getty Images
  • One of the oldest royal families in India, the Udaipur-based Mewar dynasty’s descendants continue to live at the stunning City Palace. Getty Images
    One of the oldest royal families in India, the Udaipur-based Mewar dynasty’s descendants continue to live at the stunning City Palace. Getty Images
  • Rajyashree Kumari of Bikaner, Rajasthan. Getty Images
    Rajyashree Kumari of Bikaner, Rajasthan. Getty Images
  • Rajyashree Kumari of Bikaner is also the owner of the opulent heritage hotel, Lalgarh Mahal, which hosts the Sri Sardul Museum. Getty Images
    Rajyashree Kumari of Bikaner is also the owner of the opulent heritage hotel, Lalgarh Mahal, which hosts the Sri Sardul Museum. Getty Images
  • Yuvraj Mandhatasinh Jadeja of Rajkot, Gujarat. Getty Images
    Yuvraj Mandhatasinh Jadeja of Rajkot, Gujarat. Getty Images
  • The Rajpipla Palace in Gujarat was built in 1915.
    The Rajpipla Palace in Gujarat was built in 1915.
  • Manvendra Singh Gohil of Rajpipla, Gujarat. Getty Images
    Manvendra Singh Gohil of Rajpipla, Gujarat. Getty Images